The USS North Carolina battleship, also known as BB-55, is moored across the river from downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. A restored World War II battleship, it is now a National Historic Landmark was the first vessel of its type built for the US Navy. Now a memorial and museum, the battleship host many events throughout the year. This November, a new lighting system was installed and made its debut on November 8, kicking off Veteran’s Day weekend with a “Light the Legacy” ceremony which included a lighting sequence show, big band music, and commemorative binoculars for those purchasing tickets to the battleship tours. I love the glow of the red and blue lights on the ship and white lights along the boardwalk are in stark contrast to the darkness of night. In addition, the flags depicting the branches of the armed services, North Carolina and the United States can be seen in the back left along the lit boardwalk that surrounds BB-55.